Support to specify what host records are required to connect the domain to their server. Either CNAME or A records

[Aby]

Hello,

I have purchased a domain name using namecheap. I have hosted the application using netlify. I connected the app hosted on netlify to namecheap using DNS servers that were provided by netlify. In the application is a contact form that sends data to a gmail account. The issue I am having is it affects my ability to send and retrieve emails in gmail. Which host records should I use to connect the domain to the server? Is it CNAME or A records?

[sid.m]

What site is this in reference to?

If you’re having trouble with your emails, you can check out this guide to configuring DNS records to receive emails on your domain:

[Support Guide] How can I receive emails on my domain?

Last reviewed by Netlify Support: March 2022 That’s a really common question! Netlify does not provide email service. But no worries! You can choose a service yourself, and then set up the DNS records required by that email provider at Netlify. Note that these instructions are primarily for folks who are using Netlify’s DNS Hosting. Any mail provider should work with our DNS hosting, from major ones like GSuite and Outlook to your own mail server. Some specific services customers have report…